Save On Groceries Without Coupons: 10 Money Savvy Tips

Are you frustrated with how insanely expensive grocery shopping can be but don’t have time for coupons? I was too before I realized I could still save on groceries without cutting coupons.

Who has time for that anyway? Between running a home, keeping everyone in it organized and on time, blogging on two sites, and reminding my husband to take his lunch every morning ;), I’m at maximum capacity.

I know you’re right there with me, which is why we need to stick together.

I want to share my secrets to keeping our grocery budget in check without coupons.

How To Save On Groceries Without Coupons

1. Know What You’re Working With

I like to keep an inventory of what we have in our pantry, fridge, and freezer. In doing so, I’m not buying things that I already have on hand which means I’m also not wasting food and money.

2. Plan Your Meals

Each week I go through my inventory of food on hand and plan my meals accordingly. When you meal plan this way, you stand to save a lot of money.

3. Get Cash Back

My favorite way to save on groceries is by using Ibotta.

It’s so easy to use, and I’ve earned $136 so far by using it. That’s $136.00 back in my pocket. Cool, right!?

7. Buy In Bulk

You can freeze what you won’t use now and have it readily available for next weeks meal plan.

8. Early Bird Catches The Worm

That may not be the best reference when talking about food, but for all intents and purposes, it works.

I have made a habit of going grocery shopping right after dropping my kids off at school. In doing so, I catch all the great deals in the meat department. This is when the butchers are marking down all the meat that’s nearing it’s “sell by” date.

9. Use Cash

Using a cash envelope to budget for groceries keeps your spending in check.

It’s easy to go over when you’re using a credit or debit card but not so much with cash.

10. Keep Your Appetite in Check

What I mean by that is, never go to the grocery store hungry.

If you do, whatever planning you’ve done was for not because you are going to stray so very far away from it. 😉

Do you have anything to add? How do you save on groceries without coupons? Comment below!

Meet Katie

Welcome! I'm Katie and I'm on a journey to live the life I've always dreamed. My love for family, travel and frugal living keep me moving forward. Join me as I share my successes with the hopes of inspiring others.

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